RIO Staffing is a specialized IT and related technology staffing firm, which began with a clear idea: invest in relationships — and the right talent will emerge.
Founded in March 2025 and based in Houston, Texas, RIO is a specialized IT and technology staffing firm. Whether we're guiding your career forward or helping you build your next high-performance team, our commitment is the same: authentic, principled partnership at every step.
In a competitive talent market, the right candidates don't always come looking — but they will respond. RIO's relationship-first approach means we've already built the trust, when the call comes.
Our signature service is the ability to identify and attract uniquely qualified talent for your most critical and present needs.
Areas of Specialization
IT Staffing
Full-stack technical SMEs to Management and Executives — across infrastructure, development, and architecture.
Cybersecurity
From Incident Response to Architects and Practice Leads to CISOs — with a focus on the intersection of IT and OT environments.
Industrial & Process Technology
From industrial sales and advanced process control to OT security and technical SMEs — serving the chemical, refining, and process industries.
Career Advising
Honest, strategic guidance as careers evolve from hands-on practitioner to executive.
What sets RIO apart is a sincere commitment to the candidate. Over time, this approach naturally fosters long-term trust — as careers progress from subject matter expert to senior leadership, and beyond.
Thank you for visiting RIO. We look forward to working with your team, or, when the time comes, helping you make your move!
Ronald Mobbs
Founder & Principal Recruiter
With a passion and aptitude for technology, and a genuine eye for talent and relationships, Ronald built RIO on the conviction that scouting and recruiting done right is a long-term investment — not a transaction. His approach: listen, work deliberately, and stay in the relationship long after the hire.